Iowa Technology Summit '24 is the premier technology conference designed by and for Iowa's dynamic tech community.
Connect with Iowa technology thought leaders, learn from industry experts, and grow alongside peers. Choose from five diverse content tracks tailored to bring value to a wide range of interests and expertise.
April 8-9, 2024
Des Moines, Iowa
Connect
Connect with your peers and engage with Iowa's vibrant tech community. Share ideas and experiences, meet new people and discover new perspectives in a welcoming environment designed to network and collaborate.
Learn
Great ideas only get better when we share them. From a dynamic keynote led by Iowa tech leaders, to engaging panels to technical deep dives, explore more from five diverse content tracks.
Grow
Get engaged to empower your teams and gain insight on how to work more efficiently and effectively — at any size company, in any industry, and on any team.
Keynote Presentation
Iowa Technology Summit 2024 Keynote Address
From smart speakers to self-driving cars, AI has permeated our lives and has the power to transform roles and unlock new economic value across sectors. Responsibly unleashing the power of AI is critical to take ideas from innovation to economic impact.
Keynote Speakers
EVP, Chief Information and Digital Officer
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
EVP, Chief Information Officer
Principal Financial Group
Session Tracks
Explore five engaging content tracks each designed to enrich a wide range of interests and expertise in Cybersecurity, Data, Innovation, Leadership and Transformation.
These carefully curated sessions promise to deliver valuable insights and strategies for your professional growth. Stay tuned for exciting speaker and session announcements coming soon.
Navigate the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity in this track. Learn about the latest threats, cutting-edge security strategies, and best practices for safeguarding digital assets. Ideal for professionals seeking to enhance their cyber defense skills and knowledge
Explore the multifaceted world of data in this track, encompassing broad areas like data governance, analytics strategies, and data-driven innovation. Engage with concepts crucial for harnessing data effectively in various sectors across Iowa’s technology landscape
Dive into the world of innovation, where groundbreaking ideas and technologies are reshaping industries in Iowa. This track highlights innovative approaches and solutions that are driving progress and setting new standards across the state’s tech landscape.
Explore the dynamics of effective leadership in the tech industry. This track focuses on leadership strategies, skills, and insights that are key to guiding teams and organizations to success in Iowa’s evolving technology sector.
Discover real use cases of how companies in Iowa are driving innovation, leading digital transformation, and modernizing their operations. This track showcases how businesses are successfully transitioning from legacy systems, adopting cutting-edge technologies, and implementing creative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Registration
Registration for the Iowa Technology Summit 2024 has now closed.
Registered attendees gain full access to all sessions, lunch, and networking opportunities at the Iowa Technology Summit 2024 on April 9th, along with an invitation to the Opening Party at The Republic on Grand on the evening of April 8th.
For questions about the Summit, contact TAI's Director of Events, Jessica Erickson, at events@technologyiowa.org.
Agenda
Explore the agenda and schedule for Iowa Technology Summit 2024.
Monday, April 8
5:00 PM / Republic on Grand
Iowa Technology Summit 2024 Opening Party
Join us at The Republic on Grand in the East Village to officially kick off Iowa Technology Summit 2024 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. Attendees can enjoy networking, drinks and heavy hors d’oeuvres
Tuesday, April 9
7:30 AM / Grand Concourse
Registration Check-In + Expo Hall Opening
SPEAKER
Patrick Bacon
Director, Information and API Platforms, Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
WELCOME
8:30 AM / Ballroom B
Opening Remarks
SPEAKER
Brian Waller
President, Technology Association of Iowa
PANELISTS
Paul Hlivko
EVP, Chief Information and Digital Officer, Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Kathy Kay
EVP, Chief Information Officer, Principal Financial Group
MODERATOR
Jenni Ross
Director, Experience Strategy & Design, Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
9:50 AM / Grand Concourse
Break + Expo Hall
Step into the Expo Hall to explore the latest from leading tech companies! Take a break from sessions and explore opportunities to connect, learn, and fuel up with complimentary snacks and beverages. Make sure to visit for a blend of insight and interaction.
SPEAKER
Brett Taylor
Chief Technology Officer, UnityPoint Health
PANELISTS
Ryan Fye
Director of Data Strategy, Casey’s
Jessica McKee
Associate Insights Analyst, Casey’s
Mady Schmidt
Supervisor, Talent Acquisition Programs, PSCU/Co-op Solutions
Stephanie Severa
Application Development Team Lead, UnityPoint Health
Carter Winton
VP of Growth, Source Allies
CYBERSECURITY TRACK
10:10 AM / Room 315-316
SPEAKER
Brandon Potter
CTO, ProCircular
PANELISTS
Ben Cleveland
Principal Data Scientist, UnityPoint Health
Betsy DanForth Richey
Sr. Director of Data & Technology, Iowa Primary Care Association
Chris Klitgaard
CEO, revology
PANELISTS
Travis Hoover
SVP, Chief Data Officer, Hy-Vee
Kim Huffman
SVP & CIO, Workiva
Linda Peyton
Mission Systems Engineering Sr. Director, Resilient Navigation Solutions, Collins Aerospace
MODERATOR
Maggie Modica
Technology Product Manager, John Deere - Intelligent Solutions Group
SPEAKER
Dr. Raj Agnihotri
Professor of Marketing, Iowa State University - Ivy College of Business
TRANSFORMATION TRACK
10:10 AM / Room 317-318
SPEAKER
Brandon Carlson
CEO, Lean TECHniques
11:00 AM / Grand Concourse
Break + Expo Hall
CYBERSECURITY TRACK
11:20 AM / Room 315-316
PANELISTS
Mike Fascian
Sr. IT Security Manager, Kemin Industries
Jonathan Heinz
CIO, Metalcraft
Doug Jacobson
Director, Iowa State University Center for Cybersecurity Innovation & Outreach
MODERATOR
Mike O'Donnell
Director, CIRAS at Iowa State University
DATA TRACK
11:20 AM / Room 304-305
PANELISTS
Christopher Porter
Director, Artificial Intelligence Program, Drake University
SPEAKER
Dave Tucker
Partner, Next Level Ventures
LEADERSHIP TRACK
11:20 AM / Room 319-320
PANELISTS
John Majeski
Director, Beacon Hill Staffing Group
Austin Olson
Sr. Managing Director, Apex Systems
Holly Veeder
President, Aureon Consulting
MODERATOR
Stacy Lovan
Talent Acquisition Outreach Program Consultant, Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
SPEAKER
Max Moldmann
Global Software Director - Flow Controls, Emerson
Explore the Expo Hall and join us in Ballroom B for complimentary lunch and a presentation from Source Allies.
PANELISTS
Jake Gibson
CISO & VP of IT Operations, F&G
Jason Popillion
Director of Automotive Aftermarket, SPS Commerce
Ben Schmitt
CISO, Mary Greeley Medical Center
MODERATOR
Ryan Schaap
CIO, Wells Enterprises
PANELISTS
Brett Ellerbroek
Manager - Analytics COE, Casey's
Ryan Fye
Director of Data Strategy, Casey's
SPEAKER
Joseph Engler
Chief AI Scientist, Collins Aerospace
Chris Reuter
Sr. Principal AI Engineer, Collins Aerospace
LEADERSHIP TRACK
1:20 PM / Room 319-320
PANELISTS
Steve Billingsley
Director - Enterprise Architecture, ITA Group
Pallavi Dukle
Director, Information Security Architecture & Engineering
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Jasen Heaton
Sr. Director Shared Services, Wells Enterprises
Casie Muller
Director of Engineering, Principal Financial Group
SPEAKERS
Matt Koch
Chief Marketing Officer, Sukup Manufacturing Co.
Hank Norem
Chief Innovation Officer, Sukup Manufacturing Co.
2:10 PM / Grand Concourse
Break + Expo Hall
CYBERSECURITY TRACK
2:30 PM / Room 315-316
SPEAKER
Joe Gunnells
Cyber Security Engineer, Brownells
PANELISTS
Scot Hansen
Enterprise Data Governance Director, Farm Bureau Financial Services
Renee Langeness
Director - Data Governance, Principal Financial Group
Kim Olson
AVP IT - Data Governance, Athene
MODERATOR
Aaron Horn
CIO, Benchmark, Inc.
SPEAKER
Jay Custard
Sr. Director - Chief Digital Advisor, World Wide Technology
LEADERSHIP TRACK
2:30 PM / Room 319-320
PANELISTS
Cyndi Chizek
CIO, Stellar Industries
Jeff Franklin
VCISO & Sr. Information Security Consultant, Heartland Business Systems
Shane Maas
CIO, The Mutual Group
MODERATOR
Steve Heston
Sr. Solutions Consultant, Heartland Business Systems
TRANSFORMATION TRACK
2:30 PM / Room 317-318
SPEAKER
David Ziemann
Sr. Director of Software Engineering. GlobalVetLink
3:20 PM / Grand Concourse
The Summit Download + Expo Hall
Join us at ‘The Summit Download’ after the last session to unwind and connect. This welcoming space is a place to relax, share your experience, and make new connections.
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